Presentation of Mildura

The Rural City of Mildura is a Local Government Area
in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the
north-western part of the state. It has an area of
22,214 square kilometres. Localities within the LGA
include Mildura city itself and the towns of Merbein,
Red Cliffs, Irymple, Ouyen, Werrimull, Murrayville,
Walpeup, and Hattah. It was formed in 1995 from a
merger of the City of Mildura, Shire of Mildura and
Shire of Walpeup.

In 2006 the Rural City of Mildura had a population of
49,815, most of which was located in Mildura (30,016)
and adjacent areas (that is Victorian Sunraysia). Many
of the small towns in the region have practically
disappeared as more efficient farming methods reduce
the quantity of human labour required.